Louisiana Dirty Rice
Louisiana Dirty Rice is a flavorful, traditional Creole dish featuring rice cooked with ground meat, vegetables, and spices. This dish is known for its rich and slightly spicy flavor, making it a popular comfort food in the southern United States.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or frying pan
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 chopping knife and cutting board
- 1 measuring jug
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning Adjust the spiciness to suit your taste.
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf Remove before serving.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Incorporate the ground beef and ground pork into the skillet. Cook until the meat is browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to evenly coat the meat and vegetables.
- Add the rinsed long-grain white rice to the skillet, stirring to combine with the meat mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor, you can include chopped green onions or parsley as a garnish.
Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less Cajun seasoning to suit your taste.
Feel free to mix in additional ingredients such as diced tomatoes or cooked sausage for variation.